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Antique Waterfall Bookcase, English, Petite Chiffonier, Cupboard, Georgian, 1800
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Antique Waterfall Bookcase, English, Petite Chiffonier, Cupboard, Georgian, 1800

18th century
Description

This is an antique waterfall bookcase. An English, flame mahogany petite chiffonier, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

Delightfully appealing book shelf for the home library or lounge

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Quality flame stocks show superb grain interest

Warm caramel hues dance across the charming waterfall form

Graceful tiered arrangement with shaped back rest and serpentine buttresses

Three graduated shelves accommodate a useful selection of volumes or display plates

Chiffonier cupboard to the base with a generous shelf behind cabinet doors

Right-hand door dressed with a brass lined lock — in working order, key present

Standing upon shaped legs below an attractive sash apron

Panelled rear crafted in pine, matching the cabinet interior

This is a wonderful antique waterfall bookcase, presenting graceful forms and quality figuring. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 57cm (22.5'')

Max Depth: 29cm (11.5'')

Max Height: 116.5cm (45.75'')

Upper Shelf Width: 52.5cm (20.75'')

Upper Shelf 1 Depth: 11cm (4.25'')

Upper Shelf 2 Depth: 17cm (6.75'')

Upper Shelf 3 Depth: 27cm (10.75'')

Upper Shelf Max Height: 23cm (9'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
116.5cm (45.87")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase to the Georgian era.

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SA1229405
Dealers Internal Reference
26231
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Description
This is an antique waterfall bookcase. An English, flame mahogany petite chiffonier, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

Delightfully appealing book shelf for the home library or lounge

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

fig 1. An antique Georgian mahogany waterfall bookcase featuring two open receding upper shelves above a two-door base cupboard with a shaped apron.
fig 1. Antique Waterfall Bookcase, English, Petite Chiffonier, Cupboard, Georgian, 1800

Quality flame stocks show superb grain interest

Warm caramel hues dance across the charming waterfall form

Graceful tiered arrangement with shaped back rest and serpentine buttresses

Three graduated shelves accommodate a useful selection of volumes or display plates

fig 2. An antique Georgian mahogany waterfall bookcase featuring two open receding upper shelves above a two-door base cupboard with a shaped apron.
fig 2. Antique Waterfall Bookcase, English, Petite Chiffonier, Cupboard, Georgian, 1800

Chiffonier cupboard to the base with a generous shelf behind cabinet doors

Right-hand door dressed with a brass lined lock — in working order, key present

Standing upon shaped legs below an attractive sash apron

fig 3. An antique Georgian mahogany waterfall bookcase featuring two open receding upper shelves above a two-door base cupboard with a shaped apron.
fig 3. Antique Waterfall Bookcase, English, Petite Chiffonier, Cupboard, Georgian, 1800

Panelled rear crafted in pine, matching the cabinet interior

This is a wonderful antique waterfall bookcase, presenting graceful forms and quality figuring. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 4. An antique Georgian mahogany waterfall bookcase featuring two open receding upper shelves above a two-door base cupboard with a shaped apron.
fig 4. Antique Waterfall Bookcase, English, Petite Chiffonier, Cupboard, Georgian, 1800

Dimensions:

Max Width: 57cm (22.5'')

Max Depth: 29cm (11.5'')

Max Height: 116.5cm (45.75'')

Upper Shelf Width: 52.5cm (20.75'')

Upper Shelf 1 Depth: 11cm (4.25'')

Upper Shelf 2 Depth: 17cm (6.75'')

Upper Shelf 3 Depth: 27cm (10.75'')

Upper Shelf Max Height: 23cm (9'')

Height
116.5cm (45.87")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Waterfall Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229405
Dealers Internal Ref
26231
London Fine Antiques
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An antique Georgian mahogany waterfall bookcase featuring two open receding upper shelves above a two-door base cupboard with a shaped apron.
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A waterfall bookcase is a design of open shelving where each successive shelf recedes in depth from bottom to top, creating a stepped profile. Popularised during the late 18th and early 19th centuries in Britain, these pieces frequently combine open upper shelves with a lower cupboard or drawer base.

Georgian examples were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany or flame mahogany veneers laid over pine or oak carcases. Construction features often include hand-cut dovetail joints, cockbeaded drawer borders, original brass locks, and hand-planed timber backboards.

Authentic period pieces show evidence of historical hand tools, such as uneven saw marks on rear panels, hand-cut dovetails, and genuine patination from age. Original brass keyhole escutcheons, natural timber shrinkage, and historic wear around the feet also indicate authenticity.

A waterfall chiffonier offers storage in hallways, living rooms, or study spaces due to its shallow depth. The open upper shelves allow for displaying books and decorative ceramics while the lower enclosed cupboard keeps household items concealed.

Dust mahogany furniture regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth. Apply a specialized beeswax polish once or twice a year following the natural grain, and maintain a stable climate away from direct sunlight or central heating sources to prevent wood movement.
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